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An Apple A Day

There is nothing like picking fruit straight from the tree and crunching the crisp, yet sweet, apple-flesh. But the barrels of fresh apples abounding farmer’s and super markets across the country this time of year come pretty close to straight from the orchard. After the jump, see photos from my October apple-picking adventure in Woodstock, [...]

The Great Pumpkin

Charlie Brown had it right with his beloved pumpkin in the Peanuts classic film, as the pumpkin is truly one of autumn’s greatest joys (just like apple picking). There are many great farms around the East Coast – complete with pumpkin patches for wandering and picking out your perfect, great, pumpkin. Artistic carvings, nutritious roasted [...]

From My Medicine Cabinet to Yours

You know when your using the bathroom at your friend’s house-warming party and it is just so tempting to peek in one of her/his drawers, or slide open the medicine cabinet, just to see what’s there – not because you are “snooping” per say, but just…curious? Well, there is no need to hold your breath [...]

Banana-Fig Muffins

Fall is a very interesting time of year, where the warm yang of summer transforms into the cool yin of winter, and fruitful harvest moves into preparation for quietude.  Seasonal foods move out of the sun and back into the earth, producing hearty root vegetables like yams, potatoes, squash, beets, cabbage, and brussel-sprouts.  Many delicious and nutritious recipes can be made from [...]